Amalie All-Star Race kicks off IHRA weekend

Before the lights, cameras and big stage are put in place for the this weekend’s Amalie Oil North American Nationals presented by New England Dodge Dealers, Amalie Oil once again paid tribute to its loyal customers with the fifth annual Amalie All-Star Race Thursday night at New England Dragway.The … [Read more...]

National Guard ADRL: Scruggs Ready to Race at ‘The Rock’

Jason Scruggs enters this weekend’s National Guard ADRL Flowmaster Dragstock VI at Rockingham Dragway as the reigning back-to-back Pro Extreme world champion, class record holder, and 2009 points leader, but he’s far from satisfied. After all, he’s still looking for that first Dragstock … [Read more...]

Russo living life of a real superhero

A firefighter by day and Pro Mod racer by night, Russo recalls tragedy of September 11th and its impact on his lifeIt has been eight years since the attacks on September 11th brought New York City and the United States to its knees.Utter chaos reigned and the security once felt by millions was gone … [Read more...]

NHRA levies fine against John Force

GLENDORA, Calif. (Sept. 10, 2009) – Funny Car racer John Force has been fined $10,000 by the NHRA for an incident involving physical contact with an NHRA official on Monday, Sept. 7 during the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis.Videotape from the … [Read more...]

McMillen looking to win one for Amalie

In over a dozen years behind the wheel, Terry McMillen has been close to pulling off the ultimate in sponsor satisfaction – winning his sponsors event – but he simply has not been able to get it done.In fact, McMillen, driver and team owner for the Amalie Oil/Wolverine Boots and Apparel Top Fuel … [Read more...]

East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame (ECDTHOF)

 October 16-18th 2009 Henderson, North Carolina by Scott SnizekWhile the U.S. Nationals has been the most recognized September event which gathers and inspires many in drag racing since 1955, the East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame Car Show and Ceremony has become an annual homecoming for East … [Read more...]

Virginia Motorsports Park rejoins IHRA family

IHRA is pleased to announce the return of Virginia Motorsports Park to its family of tracks.After a four-year absence, the top-of-the-line facility in Petersburg, Virginia will return to the stable of tracks within the International Hot Rod Association and will waste no time returning to its status … [Read more...]

National Guard ADRL Racers Gear Up for Flowmaster Dragstock VI

O’FALLON, MO (Sep. 9, 2009) — It takes time for any sporting event to develop historic and sentimental importance for competitors and fans, but the National Guard American Drag Racing League’s (ADRL’s) annual Flowmaster Dragstock is well on its way to achieving legendary status. This year’s … [Read more...]

PERRY, MARTIN SCORE PRESTIGIOUS U.S. NATIONALS WINS

GLENDORA, Calif. (Sept. 8, 2009) – The Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil, The Big Go, is arguably the most prestigious race on NHRA’s calendar. For seven Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competitors the dream of a win at “Indy” came true this weekend.Top Alcohol Dragster racer Ken Perry … [Read more...]

Gugliotta hopes this is finally his year

With only three races remaining, a comfortable points lead and a car that has shown it is capable of dominating the field, one would think Frank Gugliotta would be thrilled with his currently position.However that just isn’t the case.Gugliotta has been in this position before, sitting inside the top … [Read more...]